fic
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- noun
- /fɪk/
- Jargon
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fic
- Many fans share their ideas through a fic that explores alternative endings to popular stories.
- fan fic
- write a fic
- first fic
Examples
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I just wanted to say that, after reading quite a few "Gila is just misunderstood" fics, I quite admire this one.
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I had heard of this fic before, and for good reason.
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Overall, a really good fic; I will definitely be reading it again sometime.
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So, this fic is set in the movie Harry Potter-verse, with some book elements.
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And then I see an update on one of the best fics on this site.
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I'm holding back from looking for Benny/Dean fic, but just barely...
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Unrelatedly, I have a huge weakness for well-done crossover fic between sources I do follow.
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She spent hours creating a detailed fic about her favorite characters from the series.
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Fans often write a fic to expand the universe of their beloved books or shows.
Synonyms
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A story written by fans using characters and places from a book, film, or TV show
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A story fans write using people and places from books or films
A work made by fans from a book, movie, or game
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fic is short for fan fiction, and comes from fiction, which means 'a made-up story'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of fans 'making' new adventures for characters they love, so fic means a fan-made story.